Why am i still grieving after staying friends?

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me and my ex decided to stay friends; we had a talk, she apologized for how she hurt me. i told her we can still text, but i dont want to be alone with her yet, we can hang out with our friend group. I'm grieving the person i used to know, she's different now, she didnt completely change, she's still a good person, but her identity changed and her wants/needs changed. it hurts to hear her voice or talk to her

Last updated on:2026-06-24T10:19:11+05:30

Comments (4)

jessowns
jessowns 1 hr ago

it sounds like you're mourning who she used to be as much as the relationship itself. do you feel the friendship is helping your healing right now, or is it mostly helping you stay connected to what you've lost?

EasyPeasy984
EasyPeasy984 5 hrs ago

Unfortunately I have to say it just keeps the wound open. Been there tried that nearly reconciled just for them to walk away again - very hard to see your ex with someone new - i wish you the best and hope your story ends differently to mine

DriftOn248
DriftOn248 13 hrs ago

it’ll be alright. 🫂

BlazeFox967
BlazeFox967 15 hrs ago

keep your head up and keep moving forward friend 🧡